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VIC · Cardinia Council

Tynong, 3813

Est. population · Jun 2025

533

Growth (1 yr)

+1.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+6.8%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,976/wk

Employment rate

62.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$865,000

Languages at home

2.1%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

40.7/100
Average

724th in VIC

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Tynong is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Tynong offers a slower smaller community life in Cardinia Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses and trains covering longer trips across the wider area. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Tynong snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$865k

0.0% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

533

+1.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#70

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

60th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

82nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

60th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
40.7/100 — Average
National rank
3638th in Australia
State rank
724th in VIC
Peer rank
#70 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#277 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$865,000
Median price change
0%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

533(June 2025)

+1.5% annual · +6.8% over 5 years · 82th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.5%
5-year growth
+6.8%
Change in 1 year
+8
Change in 5 years
+34
Growth rank in VIC
82th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
523
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,976
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 183
Median monthly mortgage
$1,718
Employment rate
62.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
166 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
35
Against the person
8
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
65.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
59.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-16.7%

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order10
  • Other Crimes Against The Person4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,030
Median ICSEA percentile
60th
School list
  • St Thomas Aquinas CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1030 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 204 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Tynong Railway Station
  • Tynong Station
  • Tynong Station/Nar Nar Goon - Longwarry Rd
  • Tynong Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
6/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.91
Community(1)
  • St Thomas Aquinas CollegeSchool

    19 Tynong Road

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Tynong Recreation ReservePark
  • Pakenham RacecourseSports centre
  • Sports field
Transport(4)

1 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(2)
  • Tynong CFAFire station

    47 Nar Nar Goon - Longwarry Road, Tynong

  • Parking (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Tynong Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Koo Wee Rup Hospital (17.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
14
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.3

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

26 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling and the development of a non-habitable building (shed)
    340 MONT ALBERT ROAD TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Dependent Person's Unit
    345 NINE MILE ROAD TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Application to amend the endorsed plans associated with the use and development of the land for a dwelling and buildings and works associated with agriculture for horse stables used associated with a horse training facility
    11 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a Dwelling
    6 SWEENEY COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    62 RAILWAY AVENUE TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alterations and extension to existing dwelling and associated works
    2530 PRINCES HIGHWAY TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of the land for a garage
    70 Tynong RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of the land for Horse Stables and associated buildings and works
    16 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    80 RAILWAY AVENUE TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a postal agency and food and drink premises, and display of signage
    36A RAILWAY AVENUE TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • extension of time on planning permit T170821
    31-33 Tynong RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    4 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Replace the northern stable block with a 2000 m2 float car park
    12 SWEENEY COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    3 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    5 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    9 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    7 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with a horse training facility (horse stables, shed and walker/round yard)
    6 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots
    1-3 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    43 Tynong RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • Development of the land for horse stables associated with a horse training facility
    13 SWEENEY COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of the land for six (6) horse shelters associated with horse training and stabling
    13 Knights CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated works
    14 Quarry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables associated with a horse training facility
    13 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an garage
    60 Tynong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a Postal Agency, display business identification signage and associated works
    48 Railway AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
La Trobe
Member of Parliament
Jason WOOD (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,425
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.4 km away).

Coalition 66.3%Labor 33.7%

14.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • TynongLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • GarfieldLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
  • Nar Nar GoonLabor 31.8% · Coalition 68.2% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
  • MaryknollLabor 38.4% · Coalition 61.6% TPP (2025)7.1 km away
  • BunyipLabor 40.7% · Coalition 59.3% TPP (2025)8.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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